Temporary Indigenous Graduation Coach

BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR Temporary Full-Time Indigenous Graduation Coach GROW YOUR CAREER INBLUEWATER As one of the area’s largest employers,Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casualemployees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometreswithin Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen OjibwayNation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails,sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experiencea progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing apositive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Position : Temporary Full-time Indigenous Graduation Coach, 35 hours per week Dates : Commencing August 26, 2024, and ending June27, 2025, with potential contract renewal based on funding availability andmutual agreement Location : G.

C. Huston Public School Hourly Rate : $28.44 - $33.27 + 4% vacation pay DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Support the studentsuccess of Indigenous students from Saugeen First Nations attending G.

C. HustonPublic School;· Work in partnership withBluewater District School Board’s Indigenous Advisor, central staff,administrators, and staff at G.

• C. Huston Public School to establish timelyinterventions to remove barriers to ensure the well-being, engagement, andlearning of Indigenous students;
• Use existing schoolstructures to advocate for the needs of each learner;· Engage with parents,guardians, families, and community stakeholders to build trust, relationships,and facilitate communication and dialogue;
• Develop collectiveknowledge of educators, provide cultural competency supports as needed, andadvocate leveraging Indigenous cultural knowledge to help transform schoolculture;
• Act as an advocate and arole model for students in pathways planning related to graduation andpost-secondary destinations;
• Connect students withtheir cultural identity and organize and facilitate student leadershipdevelopment;· Facilitate studentengagement in order to create trusting relationships between Indigenousstudents and their secondary or elementary school community;
• and,· Perform other duties asassigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE · Grade 12 OntarioSecondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent;
• Indigenous Education,counselling training program diploma, or Diploma in Native Education IndigenousStudies; and· Experience working withIndigenous students in a counselling or support role.
• ASSETS · Theability and willingness to provide recommendations in a timely manner,demonstrating good judgement, respect for organizational policies andprocedures in addition to Saugeen First Nation values and inherent rights;
• Genuineknowledge and understanding of the Seven Grandfather Teachings and thewillingness to learn;· Familiaritywith Saugeen First Nation history;
• Excellent written and oralcommunication;· Organized and able tomanage competing demands; and,· Experience mentoring orcoaching students.

JOB REQUIREMENTS · Clean vulnerable sectorpolice check· Valid driver’s license· Access to a reliablevehicle· Eligible to work inCanada APPLICATIONPROCESS : Qualifiedapplicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply toEducation (ATE) at https : / / bwdsb.

simplication.com / . Applicants areasked to provide a resume and cover letter. All fees for the ATE applicationprocess are covered by the Bluewater District School Board.

Should applicants require assistance inregistering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

We thank everyone forapplying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selectionprocess will be contacted.

Equity BluewaterDistrict School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learningenvironment for all students and staff.

Accommodation BluewaterDistrict School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplaceand for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwiserequire accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in theOntario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selectionprocess.

Wellness BluewaterDistrict School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy workenvironment.